This Alibi 3000 Series 4-channel Switchbox NVR delivers an IP network recording solution—without the complexity. The NVR features an integrated 4-port PoE (Power over Ethernet) network switch to power the IP network cameras directly through the network cable—eliminating the need to purchase a separate network switch.

The Alibi 3000 Series network video recorder supports compatible IP network cameras (up to 6.0 megapixel resolution) for seamless and simple plug-and-play installation—simply plug the compatible cameras into the integrated network switch, and the cameras are automatically detected, displayed and configured to the NVR. The NVR records video at up to 240 fps at 60 fps per channel.

The remote configurable network recorder features a Linux embedded operating system and supports H.264 video compression to maximize recording time and hard drive space.

This NVR works with Point-of-Sale (POS) transaction data, with the ability to overlay information on a camera screen related to the transaction. This provides a visual indicator that ties the transaction to the recording, and allows for keyword searching, enabling you to quickly find video related to specific transaction data.

Note: Certain recording features and capabilities of NVRs, including motion detection recording, are dependent upon IP camera compatibility.

Alibi Central Management Software (CMS) is a professional monitoring platform that enables you to centrally manage multiple devices, at multiple locations, from a single interface. The CMS enables you to view up to 64 live cameras on a single screen and supports up to 256 devices (such as cameras and recorders) with a maximum of 1,024 channels.

The user-friendly central management software is loaded with powerful features to enhance your management and viewing experience, including: drag-and-drop system and camera selection, customizable displays, device grouping, alarms and notifications, remote system management, and many more.

A free Witness iOS/Android mobile app provides convenient remote viewing of video so you can monitor your cameras from anywhere. The SwitchBox NVR also features VGA and HDMI video outputs, 2x USB ports (1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0) and it operates on 48 Vdc at 10 Watts (without hard disk, or PoE used). The device also has a 50 Watts max PoE output.

Features Alibi™ Power Tools

Alibi Power Tools is a collection of powerful, time-saving utilities for use with Alibi surveillance systems. These utilities are designed to streamline and simplify the installation, set-up, and management of your network, your Alibi cameras and recorders, and your recorded video evidence.

Our Alibi 3-Year Blanket Warranty covers your entire purchase, with no asterisks and no exceptions! The warranty covers all Alibi camera and recorder hardware and components, and pre-installed hard drives. If you have an issue, we provide unlimited technical support – and manage all returns and exchanges directly, minimizing unnecessary downtime.

Hard drive not included. Select 'Add a hard drive' to add a security grade hard drive to your order. Please note: Customer installed components (including hard drives) may damage your NVR and result in non-warranty repair costs. We recommend purchasing a security-grade hard drive from us which we will install at no extra cost.

Key Features and Capabilities

SwitchBox PoE – Simplify installation. The SwitchBox NVR delivers an IP network recording solution—without the complexity. It features an integrated 4-port PoE (Power over Ethernet) network switch to power the IP network cameras directly through the network cable—eliminating the need to purchase a separate network switch.

Smart Search – Define a search area. Define an area within your image and search for motion only within that area – to quickly locate video of traffic through a doorway, activity near an object, or other events in a specific location.

Video Tagging – Tag an area of interest. Create video tags that represent events of interest (such as “shoplifting”) and search your video library to quickly access all tagged events at a later time.

Instant Replay – Replay intervals of video. Choose 30 seconds to 10-minute intervals of instant playback of recorded video. Choose your time interval and watch playback in the same pane without having to switch between live and playback screen.

Two-Way Audio – Communicate back-and-forth. Hear audio and communicate between two devices at two separate locations. No need to get on the phone!

Alarm Control – Receive an alert. Create notification alerts when physical alarms connected to the system are triggered by motion, an alarm input or video exceptions such as hard drive failures.

Account Management – Manage users and permissions. Create up to 50 users for the CMS and create and manage different types of users and permission. Restrict access and grant permissions to which cameras users at various locations can and cannot see, for a customized view by user.

Full Calendar Search – Quickly narrow down your search criteria. Search by calendar, selecting weeks or days, within specific time segments – down to one-minute segments. You can also search by events within a specified date or time segment.

Smart Search – Define an area within your image. Define and search for motion only within that area – to quickly locate video of traffic through a doorway, activity near an object, or other events in a specific location.

Instant Replay – Instantly switch to playback on a single camera. Switch to camera playback selecting 30 seconds to 10 minute intervals of recorded video, without having to switch between live and playback screens. Playback is displayed in the Main View and replaces live view stream with the instant replay of the camera, while still being able to see other cameras in live-view.

Two-Way Audio – Hear audio and communicate between two devices at two separate locations. No need to get on the phone! You can hear audio from a camera and choose to speak back either through a speaker connected to the DVR/HVR/NVR, or a speaker connected directly to a compatible IP camera.

Alarm Control – Create alerts. Create notification alerts when physical alarms connected to the system are triggered by motion, an alarm input or by video exceptions such as hard drive failures.

Event Management – Manage events and take action. Manage events when motion is detected, or triggered by an alarm input or device exception and take action. Receive an alert or an email in real-time when an illegal login occurs or an alarm is triggered.

Account Management – Manage user roles and permissions. Create up to 50 users for the CMS and create and manage different user roles and permissions. Restrict access and grant permissions to which cameras users at various locations can and cannot see, for a customized view by user.